100% Korean

4779 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1V 4S7, Canada
+1 416-335-4444
$$$ Korean restaurant
(475 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

100% Korean is a no-frills Korean restaurant situated on Steeles Ave E in Scarborough, serving up a lineup of classic dishes well-suited for takeout and quick meals. The space itself is quite modest, with limited seating—basically two small chairs facing the street—so it’s primarily geared toward grab-and-go rather than a sit-down dinner experience.

Local diners often stop by to pick up hearty, comforting Korean staples like pork bone soup (Gamjatang), japchae, spicy rice cakes, and beef rice bowls. The menu focuses on straightforward, satisfying dishes that come with traditional banchan (side dishes), which add variety and texture to the meal. Portions tend to be generous, and many find the flavors authentic and well-seasoned, reflecting a home-cooked style rather than heavily commercialized fare.

The owner is known for being friendly and attentive, often personally preparing orders, though a bit of a wait is typical since the operation is small and largely solo-run. This means mid-day lunch or early dinner might be the best times to visit, especially if you’re picking up a lunch box or combo meal. While some might find the pork bone soup a bit oily, it’s generally praised for its depth of flavor.

This spot fits well with the surrounding Scarborough neighborhood, which is home to many Korean food lovers and residents looking for convenient, authentic eats without the fuss of a larger restaurant. Those who appreciate Korean cuisine in a takeout-friendly format—whether grabbing lunch on a busy workday or picking up dinner to take home—will find 100% Korean a practical and reliable choice.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Friday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

475 Reviews
Kevin Lester Fallarcuna

13 Dec 2025

My partner was excited to try this Korean restaurant she found online. The location is just right before the midland, and it’s easily visible from the road. However, the dining area is limited to two small chairs facing the street, so it’s definitely a takeout place. We ordered the special combo #1, which included pork bone soup, japchae, and tteok-bokki, along with a side of rice. The food was simply amazing. The kamjatang, a rich and meaty soup, had a perfect balance of flavours and just the right amount of spice. My only complaint is that there wasn’t much soup, but there was plenty of meat! The japchae was also very good, with a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavours. It’s a simple dish, but don’t be fooled by its simplicity. And lastly, the tteok-bokki was a special version that my partner usually makes when you order the combo. It includes seafood, but unfortunately, I couldn’t try it due to my shellfish allergy. However, my partner raved about it, saying it was pretty good. The combo only includes one side of rice, so you’ll definitely need an extra if you’re sharing. But there’s also the japchae, which is a great option. The owner told us that the side dishes change every day, and with the combo, you get to choose three. All of the choices we made were simply amazing. Overall, this is a hidden gem of Korean food. It’s only takeout, so be mindful of that. The owner was incredibly friendly and it’s clear that she prepares the food on the day of. We’ll definitely be back when we want to grab a quick Korean meal on the go!

Karina C

21 Nov 2025

Got the pork bone soup; comes with rice and 3 sides. It was very flavourful. Only downside was the soup was oily thus the minus 1 star. But overall would come back to try the other items on the menu. Owner was also nice. Great service.

Justine Reesor

18 Nov 2025

The beef rice bowl was so good! Will be ordering again. The owner is so kind and makes the food right in front of you.

DTM

17 Nov 2025

A very delicious lunch bento box packed with a variety of side dishes. I ordered the kalbi and portion was generous for the price. The owner perfected the flavoring and seasoning of the dishes. Expect some wait time as the owner works alone and has a lot to prepare. Looking forward to coming back.

Wey Cool

31 Oct 2025

We came here on September 21, 2024 based on a Facebook short. This is primarily a pick up location but she made space for us to sit. We got Combo 2 for two people. Bimbimba, minced pork black bean udon and sweet spicy fried chicken. It comes with a big plate of Pick-3 side items. We really like the sweet glass noodle and shredded potato. Very good food. One thing I like in our Bibimba (spelling ?) is 5 types of veggie. Cabbage, carrots, kimchi, cucumber and green bean. She said her Specialty is the Rice Bowl. It comes with her special sauce and dumplings. We will get that next time ! Give this place a try if you are looking for authentic Korean food.

Bodi M

19 Oct 2025

Fantastic little place offering huge flavours. Mainly for take out. Order ahead as this is a one-woman show and sometimes she gets super busy. My go-to for yummy Korean food in north Scarborough.

Arthur Tsoi

14 Oct 2025

First, don’t come right at opening or you may not get what you want. The owner is likely still prepping. Second, her tone may come off rude, but she is very friendly and charming once you get her talking. This is basically Korean style home cooking. I mean that in the best way. The portions are generous and you get good value. Everything I’ve tried has been delicious. The banchan is top notch.

Excelia Dewi

12 Sep 2025

This is a great take out place. The lady owner let us eat in with the space that is available so we thanked her for that cause we were hungry. We ordered Soup tofu and gamjatang, and oh boy we found a hidden gem! Its authentic homemade and both dishes are excellent! The side dish are great too, love the glass noodle and the papaya kimchi. 100% recommend this take out place.

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